Manly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmænli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Manly is an adjective meaning Having the characteristics of a man.
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a man.
More Meanings
- Having qualities viewed as befitting a man; masculine, manful, courageous, resolute, noble.
- In a way befitting a man.
Example Sentences
Let's briefly put on manly readiness.
Serene and manly, harden'd to sustain / The load of life.
[Y]ou will not only confer a favor on them but if appointed will add two Officers to our Army who will fight manly to defend their Country.
Without a successful defense of one's city, none of the other virtues would be possible; manly courage seems to be a precondition for anything else worth achieving in life.
Word Forms
- manlier
- manliest
Synonyms for manly
Depending on context, synonyms include virile, hardy, manlike, masculine, man-sized, manful.
Antonyms for manly
Common opposites include unmanly, unmanfully.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include manlike, virile, manful, masculine, manfully, male.
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